How many lumens do I need to light a specific room in my home properly?

Knowing the right amount of light makes all the difference! Check out our <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/lumens-per-square-foot/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90379f1638?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Lumens Per Square Foot guide</a> to get recommendations for the brightness you need for each space in your house. You will feel confident you are purchasing the right bulbs for your home!

I'm replacing a bulb and see a lot of letters and numbers on the base. What do these light bulb base codes like E26, GU10, or G13 mean?

Light bulb base codes indicate the type of connector and the size of the bulb's base, ensuring it fits correctly into your fixture. The “E” denotes a standard screw-in Edison base, like the common <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/E26/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0tp3j?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">E26</a>. At the same time, “GU” usually signifies a bi-pin connector often found in track lighting and spotlights, and “G” is usually the most popular of the common bi-pin base types. Understanding these codes prevents buying the wrong bulb and ensures safe, reliable lighting.

What are some popular brands of bright white (3000k) light bulbs?

Some popular brands known for high-quality bright white (3000k) light bulbs include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Westinghouse/Bright-White-3000K/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1m6Z1z1u6nlZ1z22yx1?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Westinghouse</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/DEWENWILS/Bright-White-3000K/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZyp1Z1z1u6nlZ1z22yx1?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">DEWENWILS</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/toggled/Bright-White-3000K/60-Watt/N-5yc1vZbmbuZn15Z1z1u6nlZ1z22yx1?emt=plpfaq_2504_lightbulbs" style="text-decoration: underline;">toggled</a>.